5 Organic Oils for Health and Beauty

Pure golden oils extracted from plants capture health and beauty ingredients in a bottle. While they are fats and should be limited,* they are high in unsaturated “good” fatty acids. Rich in vitamins and minerals as well, these oils counterbalance the processed saturated and trans fats, with empty calories, so prevalent in diets today. Plus, many plant oils externally applied provide effective home remedies for more glowing skin and hair.

Veestro embraces the culinary qualities of organic oils, using them sparingly in preparing our plant-based meals. Among the many oils available at the market, the following are some of the healthiest ones to stock in your cupboard:

1. Avocado Oil

This rich oil is extracted from the fruit’s flesh and provides a mild, smooth flavor that enhances other foods.

The olives are ground then cold-pressed to extract extra virgin olive oil, the flavor and aroma ranging from grassy to bitter, and may be infused with an herb or fruit extract. Like fine wine, olive oils complement different foods.

You may want to compare the percentages of fats in oils, unsaturated vs. saturated, before you buy. Both for cooking and cosmetics, always choose pure, cold-pressed liquid oils — rather than refined or hydrogenated (hardened) — for optimum health benefits.

* Limit oils to 6 teaspoons a day for women and 7 for men, maximum, per ChooseMyPlate.gov.